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USS Tunny
While our museum houses some impressive and large artifacts, some of our exhibits are physically a part of the building itself. When you walk through the halls, you may notice some murals depicting...
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USS South Dakota- SSN 790
On February 2, 2019, the U.S. Navy welcomed its newest submarine – USS South Dakota. SSN 790 is the seventeenth Virginia- class submarine to join the fleet. The newest member of the fleet features a...
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Pete Tzomes and the Centennial Seven
In May of 1983, Pete Tzomes made history by becoming the first African American to command a submarine. His journey to the submarine force was like many others. Inspired by a midshipman who visited his...
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Return of the Union Jack
On February 21, 2019, the Navy put out a press release announcing its decision to begin displaying the union jack instead of the first Navy jack aboard Navy ships. Beginning on June 4, the date of the...
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Submarines in Art
Submarines have fascinated the world for centuries. The idea of underwater travel has been apart of most of record history. In 1776, the Turtle became the first submersible to perform an attack on...
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Medal of Honor Day
Image from www.military.com Since 1991, we have celebrated Medal of Honor Day On March 25. On November 15, 1990 President George H.W. Bush signed Public Law 101-564 into place securing March 25th as...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Submarine Force!
April 11th is important at Submarine Bases around the country. April 11, 1900, was when the U.S. Navy purchased its first submarine – Holland VI. But April 11 also marks the beginning of Naval...
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Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage in the Navy
Adapted from 4 January 2013 essay by Regina T. Akers, Ph.D., Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command, with April 2017 update....
View ArticleMilitary Spouse Appreciation Day
By Alura Romero, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division While military spouses should be recognized and honored every day, we want to take this special day – Military...
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#OTD in Navy History Fact of the Month
WWI-Liberty Loan Poster. “Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan / They Kept the Sea Lanes Open.” Artwork by Leon A. Shafer, 1919. The poster shows a German U-boat submarine and a razzle-dazzle destroyer...
View ArticlePete Tzomes and the Centennial Seven
In May of 1983, Pete Tzomes made history by becoming the first African American to command a submarine. His journey to the submarine force was like many others. Inspired by a midshipman who visited his...
View ArticleReturn of the Union Jack
On February 21, 2019, the Navy put out a press release announcing its decision to begin displaying the union jack instead of the first Navy jack aboard Navy ships. Beginning on June 4, the date of the...
View ArticleSubmarines in Art
Submarines have fascinated the world for centuries. The idea of underwater travel has been apart of most of record history. In 1776, the Turtle became the first submersible to perform an attack on...
View ArticleMedal of Honor Day
Since 1991, we have celebrated Medal of Honor Day On March 25. On November 15, 1990 President George H.W. Bush signed Public Law 101-564 into place securing March 25th as the day in which we honor...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Submarine Force!
April 11th is important at Submarine Bases around the country. April 11, 1900, was when the U.S. Navy purchased its first submarine – Holland VI. But April 11 also marks the beginning of Naval...
View ArticleAsian/Pacific Islander Heritage in the Navy
Adapted from 4 January 2013 essay by Regina T. Akers, Ph.D., Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command, with April 2017 update....
View ArticleMilitary Spouse Appreciation Day
By Alura Romero, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division While military spouses should be recognized and honored every day, we want to take this special day – Military...
View Article#OTD in Navy History Fact of the Month
The first U.S. convoy leaves Hampton Roads, Va. to cross the North Atlantic after entering World War I on May 24, 1917. A total of 18,653 ships are escorted as they transport vast quantities of freight...
View ArticleWorld War II at 75: The Women at Iwo Jima
Women serving in the Unites States Navy is nothing new; in fact, they’ve served in the Navy dating as far back as the Civil War – aboard the USS Red Rover, the Navy’s first hospital ship. And while...
View ArticleRest Your Oars…
We are sad to announce that Dr. William Bundy (b. 1946) passed away on 15 December, 2019. Dr. Bundy had a distinguished career in the Navy for more than 30 years; most notably as one of the Centennial...
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